Tag #Productivity

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CEOE Rejects Spain's Planned 37.5-Hour Workweek, Citing Productivity Concerns

Spain's employers' association CEOE opposes the government's plan to reduce the workweek to 37.5 hours, citing insufficient empirical evidence to support productivity claims and arguing that a 41.2-hour workweek is needed to match the European average, while 24.78% of 2024 collective bargaining agre...

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Soft Quitting: A Stealth Threat to Workplace Productivity

Soft quitting, a subtle form of workplace disengagement, manifests as decreased enthusiasm and emotional disconnect, unlike quiet quitting's overt reduced effort; it's linked to broader trends like the "lying flat" movement and Gallup's findings on workforce disengagement.

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Excessive Work Hours in the US: Impact on Productivity and Well-being

American full-time employees work 260 hours more yearly than those in Australia, Canada, France, and the Netherlands, resulting in reduced productivity, sleep deprivation, and increased errors due to the "ideal worker" norm that prioritizes long hours over output.

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German Employee Motivation Lags Behind Global Average

An EY survey of 17,350 global employees (1000 in Germany) reveals that only 48% of German workers report giving their best at work, significantly lower than the 54% global average and other countries like India (67%).

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Boosting Employee Morale in 2024: Four Key Strategies

In early 2024, American businesses faced challenges in boosting employee morale and engagement during performance review periods. Allison Vaillancourt, vice president of organizational effectiveness at Segal, suggests four strategies: transparency and specific feedback; prioritizing collaboration ov...

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Labour's Long-Term Economic Strategy Amidst Stagnant Growth

The UK faces stagnant growth, with zero quarterly growth reported, planned hiring cuts, and inflation concerns. However, the Labour government is pursuing a multi-pronged economic strategy involving increased infrastructure investment, private sector engagement, productivity improvements, and workfo...

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Trudeau's Legacy: Economic Gains Amidst Housing and Immigration Crises

Despite a 44 percent increase in median household net worth during Justin Trudeau's premiership, his handling of immigration and housing affordability led to worker displacement and soaring rents; this, coupled with political realities, demonstrates persistent challenges in addressing systemic issue...

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Business Automation: Streamlining Operations for Increased Efficiency and Profitability

Automating marketing, payments, product delivery, and customer support improves efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances customer experience, allowing businesses to scale operations and increase profitability.

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Savoring: A Key to Well-being and Resilience

This article advocates for savoring—the act of appreciating life's small joys—as a key to well-being, offering five practical strategies to cultivate this skill and improve resilience against stress, especially for leaders and high-achievers.

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German Employee Motivation Lags Behind Global Average

An EY survey of 1,000 German employees reveals that only 48 percent give their best at work, significantly below the global average of 54 percent, with even lower rates in France, Netherlands, and Japan, while India, China, and the US show considerably higher motivation.

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HR Leadership in 2025: Overwhelmed Managers and the Need for Connection

A Gartner survey of HR leaders reveals that 75% report managers are overwhelmed, while 69% feel managers lack change-leadership skills; this necessitates focusing on connection, coaching, and emotional intelligence to enhance leadership and improve organizational performance in 2025.

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Employee Engagement: Bridging the Gap Between Perception and Reality

DHR Global research reveals a gap in employee engagement, with motivation often driven by external pressures rather than genuine enthusiasm. This presents an opportunity for leaders to foster connection and build truly invested teams, leveraging strategies like autonomy, active listening, and transp...

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